What is the average apartment size in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL?

The average size for a River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL apartment is 818 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in River North?

As of Jul / 2026, the average rent in River North is $3,463 per month, a 4.68% increase from last years average of $3,308.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in River North?

In River North, studios rent for $2,559 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,187 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,692 per month.

What is the average apartment size in River North?

The typical apartment in River North offers about 818 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in River North?

Studio apartments in River North average 516 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 762 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,149 sq. ft.

River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in River North?

The typical rent budget in River North ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in River North?

In River North, 66% of households rent while 34% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in River North is $3,463, a 4.68% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,308.

Studio Apartments at $2,559 offer the most budget-friendly option with 516 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 762 square feet for $3,187, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $4,692 offer 1,149 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Last updated: August 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,463	818 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,559	516 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,187	762 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,692	1,149 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL rent trends

Rental prices in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL have increased by 4.68% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,308 to $3,463.

What's the typical rent budget in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL?

The largest share of rentals in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL (63%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL?

6,444 or 66% of the households in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL are renter-occupied while 3,345 or 34% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in River North?

Jackson Park Highlands $1,136/month

Austin $1,156/month

Englewood $1,239/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,529/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in River North?

River North $3,463/month

Wrightwood $3,846/month

Sheffield $4,029/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Chicago, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sheffield	$4,029
Wrightwood	$3,846
River North	$3,463
Greektown	$3,422
Bucktown	$3,421
Fulton Market	$3,396
Streeterville	$3,293
Old Town Chicago	$3,238
Downtown Chicago	$3,172
Near East Side Chicago	$3,155
Near West Side	$3,095
Goose Island	$3,071
West Town	$3,063
Old Town Triangle	$3,060
Fulton River District	$3,049
Near North Side Chicago	$3,028
River West	$3,013
Chicago Loop	$2,998
Wicker Park	$2,992
East Village	$2,834
South Loop	$2,794
Tri-Taylor	$2,794
Humboldt Park	$2,791
Gold Coast	$2,710
Lincoln Park	$2,573
Cabrini - Green	$2,543
Printer's Row	$2,486
West Loop	$2,317
Lakeview	$2,298
Little Italy	$2,288
Logan Square	$2,278
East Hyde Park	$2,100
Ravenswood	$2,096
Palmer Square	$2,049
Kenwood	$2,000
Park West	$1,993
Andersonville	$1,970
Stateway Gardens	$1,905
Clarendon Park	$1,897
Hyde Park	$1,799
Oakland	$1,781
Bryn Mawr Historic District	$1,753
Buena Park	$1,717
Margate Park	$1,711
Bronzeville	$1,693
Uptown Chicago	$1,602
Woodlawn	$1,582
Rogers Park	$1,513
North Kenwood	$1,482
West Rogers Park	$1,473
Edgewater Beach	$1,471
Budlong Woods	$1,465
East Garfield Park	$1,465
Sheridan Park	$1,371
South Shore	$1,356
Jefferson Park	$1,345
Edgewater	$1,326
Douglas Park	$1,306
Washington Park	$1,249
Englewood	$1,239
Austin	$1,156
Jackson Park Highlands	$1,136

Chicago | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in River North is 76% higher than in Andersonville

$3,463

River North rent is the same as Chicago average

Average Rent $3,463

$1,970

Andersonville rent is 43% lower than Chicago average

Average Rent $1,970

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all River North apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.